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  • #3470941
    Mike M
    BPL Member

    @mtwarden

    Locale: Montana

    Hoping it might exist :)  I’m looking for a 30-ish liter pack in X-Pac fabric (water resistant, tough), top loader/roll top, few or no pockets (something relatively snag free), possibly aluminum or carbon stays???, decent hip belt and shoulder straps- don’t have to be overly beefy, but don’t want ultra thin either

    thinking it should be in the 1-ish pound range

    pack weight would most often be in the 15-20 lb range

    thanks in advance

    Mike

    #3470943
    Chris H
    BPL Member

    @chrishillery

    The KS 30 with the hip belt and frame set options fits your needs pretty well. The layout of his site is convoluted, but he makes some nice packs from what I’ve read.

    Edit: I just realised the KS 30 is only 23 litres without the added pockets. The larger KS 40 is 32 litres without the pockets, so it’s probably better suited.

    #3470947
    Mike M
    BPL Member

    @mtwarden

    Locale: Montana

    Chris- thanks!  Looks like with a few options I could get exactly what I’m looking for.  His site is very convoluted; I think I’ll try an email to get a clearer picture if he can do what I want and cost.

    Mike

    #3470956
    Kona
    BPL Member

    @kcsupertramp

    Locale: San Diego

    You can’t go wrong with a Ks ultralight pack.I had  laurent make me A Ks 50 in  dyneema material and couldn’t be happier with the pack. I found Laurent very easy to work with and he always got back to me within a day or so.

    #3470964
    Brando Sancho
    BPL Member

    @saudade

    Locale: SoCal
    #3471052
    Mike M
    BPL Member

    @mtwarden

    Locale: Montana

    I’ll check both those options out; price tag on either outfit is a little more than I was hoping though

    #3471105
    JCH
    BPL Member

    @pastyj-2-2

    price tag on either outfit is a little more than I was hoping though.

    “Buy once, cry once”   :)

    #3471131
    Mike M
    BPL Member

    @mtwarden

    Locale: Montana

    well this is true :)

    #3471187
    Alex Willows
    BPL Member

    @bigggbird

    Locale: Tasmania

    Sounds exactly like a SWD Superior 35. They’re very open to customisations too, and are great to work with. I’m very happy with my Long Haul 50L.

    #3471314
    Mike M
    BPL Member

    @mtwarden

    Locale: Montana

    anyone have any experience with Elemental Horizons?  they offer a 30-ish liter pack available in X-Pac w/ an optional frame sheet

    #3471426
    BlackHatGuy
    Spectator

    @sleeping

    Locale: The Cascades

    Mike, I have three Elemental Horizons packs. Matthew is great to work with and will do customizations.

    But I don’t think any of his packs come in at a pound – closer to 2?.

    Still, most definitely my favorite pack. Well made, carry great, etc. If you find yourself around Seattle would be happy to show you mine, or even mail one to you (as long as you pay shipping both ways) to check out before purchasing.

    #3471433
    Mike M
    BPL Member

    @mtwarden

    Locale: Montana

    Doug- he has the Aduro SL (33 liters) listed at 20-ish oz- close enough :)

     

    Mike

    #3471452
    Andrew Srna
    BPL Member

    @andy-s

    Perfectly happy with my superior wilderness designs pack, better than id hoped for. I went with a vx 42 bottom and vx 21 body, solid front pocket, weighs a little more, but durable.

    #3475391
    Mike M
    BPL Member

    @mtwarden

    Locale: Montana

    I always like threads where the OP comes back and says what he ended doing/getting/going; so……

    I ended up chatting with Matthew at Elemental Horizons and told what I had in mind. The Aduro was the pack that best fit what I was looking for- something streamlined, light and 30-ish liters. He has the X Pac VX 21 and that’s what I went with. He also suggested for a lot of off trail/rugged country to go with the 400d ripstop for bottle pockets, so I did. I wanted the option of a lightweight frame and he had just finished designing/producing one.

    The front of the pack comes with shockcord lashing, but wanted something beefier for snowshoes or skis- he came up with a two strap setup that should work nicely (removable as well).

    With everything on the pack comes to just under 30 ounces. The X PAC adds 3 ounces to their base 20 ounce pack. The straps are a little over an ounce and the removable frame 5.5 ounces.

    The pack is very streamlined and the workmanship top notch. It has the makings for a really nice, small pack for rougher country :)

     

     

    #3475441
    CARLOS C.
    BPL Member

    @lamboy

    Locale: Mid Atlantic

    Got any pictures Mike? We don’t often get to see many of the smaller vendor products.

    #3475452
    Mike M
    BPL Member

    @mtwarden

    Locale: Montana

    Carlos here’s a few :)

    rear

    http://i.imgur.com/NdYQzsj.jpg
    side w/ front pocket, side pockets and compression

    http://i.imgur.com/QdoVR5r.jpg

    clamshell opening and slot for the frame

    http://i.imgur.com/92FbWbo.jpg

    front w/ lashing setup

    View post on imgur.com

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